Wants and Needs

The best definition of a need is...

• something essential for life that you must have to survive

• something not essential for life that you do not have to have to survive

Something that makes you happy and more comfortable is...

• a want

• a need

Which is a need?

• Pop

• Coffee

• Water

• Gatorade

Which is a want?

• A place to live (shelter)

• Oxygen

• Car

• Food

A need is something we can't live without.

• True

• False

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A want is something we would like to have but could easily live without it.

• True

• False

Which items should you pay for before buying any of your wants?

• Rent

• Utilities

• Groceries

• All of the above

Which is a need?

• iPhone

• Medication

• Backpack

• Sunglasses

Is a car a need or a want?

• Need

• Want

• Depends on your individual situation

Is a job a need or a want?

• Need

• Want